Author Topic: Peterson Strobostomp Tuners (Read 3913 times)

Ian Price · « **on:** March 21, 2008, 08:49:40 AM »

Very simple question(s) on the strobostomps as I am looking at getting a decent quality tuner. Firstly does anyone own one? If so do they make tuning noticeably more accurate than a Boss tuner (or other equivalent) and are they worth the money? I know they have loads of options for different tuning - I'm not too interested in this feature as I play mostly in standard and occasionally drop D.

Cheers!

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2008, 08:58:06 AM »

I would have thought if you wanted a very accurate tuner like this then you would need a guitar with a very good tuning stability to take advantage of it. Plus a compensated nut like Earvana. 8)

opprobrium_9 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2008, 11:51:41 AM »

message WezV or wait for him to wander on this topic as i believe he got one some time back, i remember seeing a post about an X-mas present he got himself.

PhilKing · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2008, 12:28:57 PM »

Many luthiers use the Strobe tuner because you can set up most tunings on it and it is very accurate. I have the regular version of this, and it is great for setting up guitars, but for gigs it is very fiddly. You have to stop 4 sets of 'wheels' to have the string in tune. I use a Korg for regular tuning (or a tuning fork at times!).

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2008, 01:46:44 PM »

Just slap some Sperzel locking tuners on there and you won't need a tuner!

kluson · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2008, 01:52:38 PM »

I have the mark 1 and it really is great to use. I have it on the pedal board, works great and is easy to use

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2008, 03:52:37 PM »

I don't have one but it is a great bit of kit - I do use an old Conn Stobotune relic from the 1970s - just like Dave Gilmour
The pedal version has a hardwire bypass which is good news and the whole thing seems well thought out - think it has a DI built in too
The website is cool as well

http://www.strobostomp.com/

ToonLP · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2008, 08:24:28 PM »

I replaced Boss tuner with a Peterson Strobostomp about 18 months ago and have never looked back. It is amazingly accurate and has 100% bypass. Expensive but worth it IMHO.

WezV · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2008, 03:49:41 PM »

i have the stroboflip and have been really happy with it so far, definately good to have if you havethe spare cash. But I would say its definately overkill unless you are doing your own set-ups and stuff. If you are playing live you dont want to worry about being as in tune as it will get you because you will never finish a set

Vision pedalboards · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2008, 12:02:47 PM »

Ive used these on some Custom boards ive built, i found them very accurate but not as easy as a Boss TU-2 to use.

The new Korg Pitch Black tuners look great!

Mark

froglord · « **Reply #10 on:** March 24, 2008, 09:56:22 PM »

I've got one of these and it's excellent:

http://turbo-tuner.com/

Not a stomp-box, though.

gwEm · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2008, 01:46:11 PM »

that korg pitch black tuner looks well tasty... i'll be interested to try it when it comes out over here.

Pete24v · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2008, 12:29:41 PM »

+1 for the Peterson, the sweetened modes sound great, and having the Buzz Feiten offsets is great if you have a guitar with that installed.

broken cord · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2008, 05:39:25 PM »

+++ for the Stroboflip model. I attach mine to the guitar stand with the included stand mounting unit and it couldn't be easier. a great piece of gear.

Life is too short for bad tone.

Philly Q · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2008, 06:20:07 PM »

Quote from: Vision pedalboards

The new Korg Pitch Black tuners look great!

Yeah, I'm tempted by that one too, depending on cost.